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1. This DJ's real name is Joel Zimmerman, who hails from the great nation of Canada. He is known for his unique album titles, and released three records in 2009. Originally entering DJ Mag's chart at number 11, his jump in 2009 is reflective of his wide popularity. Which DJ am I referring to, producer of such singles as 'Faxing Berlin,' 'Ghosts N' Stuff,' and 'Strobe'?
2. Moving southward to the United States, this trance producer originally started off in Germany, but subsequently moved to Miami in the mid 80s. He runs a weekly radio show entitled 'Global DJ Broadcast,' which features a variety of dance music from all around the world. Name this DJ who (albeit rarely) also goes by the name of 'Dakota.'
3. Moving across the Atlantic, this English DJ was born in Southampton in 1980, making him the second youngest DJ on the list (just one year older than Joel Zimmerman). Many of his songs and remixes feature vocals that "stutter," or vocals that cut in and out, leaving short, alternating clips of voice and silence. Name this DJ, whose hits include 'This is That,' 'More Like Anything,' and 'Metropolis.'
4. Staying in the UK, this trance trio is probably best known for their weekly podcast, "Trance Around the World". Forming back in 2000, the trio (comprised of Jono, Paavo and Tony) has produced just one album under their original name; however, they have produced a number of albums under their various side projects. Name this wildly successful trance act, which also runs the record label Anjunabeats and all of its subsidiaries.
5. Crossing the English Channel into the Netherlands, we arrive and find a DJ who is still relatively unknown. Born as Sander Ketelaars, he quite recently (2008) won an International Dance Music Award for being the next "breakthrough DJ." Evidently he must be someone of note. Who is this DJ, who has also gone by the aliases of Purple Haze, Filterfunk, and Sandler?
6. Staying within the Netherlands, this wildly successful DJ hosts his own radio show, "A State of Trance." Originally entering college to study law, he subsequently got into the trance music scene. Now he's the frontman for record label Armada, with a number of CDs and tracks being released on the way to boot. Who is this DJ?
7. This DJ, born as Tijs Michiel Verwest is another incredibly popular producer. He runs a weekly radio show entitled "Club Life," and has released a number of albums, the most famous of which being 'Just Be,' and 'Elements of Life.' Most notably, he played at the opening ceremony for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, being the first DJ to ever do so. Who is this Dutch DJ?
8. And now, for our last DJ in the Netherlands, this man, also known as System F, runs a weekly trance radio show known as 'Corsten's Countdown.' He collaborated with DJ Tiësto under the projects Gouryella and Vimana, and he later founded the record label "Flashover Recordings." Name this Dutch DJ who has encountered massive success within the past few years, potentially selling the greatest number of singles in the UK.
9. Moving southward into France, this DJ is one of the oldest in the Top Ten, being 42 years old. Just within 2009, he has collaborated with Akon, will.i.am, Fergie, and many others. His past album releases have included such projects as 'Just a Little More Love,' and 'One Love.' Name this Parisian-born DJ.
10. Moving eastward, to our final country, and subsequently, DJ, this producer, born as Matthias Paul, has been (and still is) quite a prolific DJ. Releasing three EPs in 1994, he has continued his production to this day. While in recent years he has not necessarily classified his own music as "trance," it has not stopped the juggernaut production house that he's become. Name this German DJ who has released such tracks as 'Nothing But You,' 'Tell Me Why (The Riddle),' and 'Crush.'
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